Paper has always been a medium for communication, and British artist <a title="British Su Blackwell's Exquisite Paper Art is Made From Books" href="//www.sublackwell.co.uk" target="_blank">Su Blackwell</a> is testing paper's storytelling ability by creating entire landscapes from the pages of books. The inspiration for this incredible paper art came from cutting images from vintage books to make three-dimensional dioramas. Taking the concept a step further, Blackwell transforms the pages of old books into magical snowy landscapes for young female characters in fragile childhood settings.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

Su Blackwell uses the humble ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

She creates tranquil unique landscapes from cutting up pages of old books.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

Dubbed ´The Last Unicorn´, 'the Woodcutters Hut' and 'The Girl in the Wood', her work is always inspired by fairy-tales and folklore.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

Born in Sheffield, she grows up spending a lot of time on her own and playing in the woods.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

A textiles graduate from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London, Su now works from her own studio at the south of the capital.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

Inspired by a Chinese paper-cut book she was given as a gift, he developed her own personal technique while at University.

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British Su Blackwell makes magical paper works

Paper has always been a medium for communication, and British artist Su Blackwell is testing paper's storytelling ability by creating entire landscapes from the pages of books. The inspiration for this incredible paper art came from cutting images from vintage books to make three-dimensional dioramas. Taking the concept a step further, Blackwell transforms the pages of old books into magical snowy landscapes for young female characters in fragile childhood settings.